Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a community mental health rehab project. The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) IntegratedCommunity Rehabilitation Team provides specialist enhanced rehabilitation support to adults typically aged 18-65 diagnosed with severe andenduring mental health needs who would benefit from an intensive rehabilitation and recovery-focused approach which will best be met by an integrated clinical and voluntary sector shared model of care and support within an accommodation-based service.The accommodation and support staff are provided by Penrose in the form of two 7 bedded properties in the London Borough of Lewisham, lessthan 10 minutes walk from each-other. SLaM provides dedicated medical, occupational therapy, psychology and co-occurring mental health,alcohol and drugs practitioner input and the posts will sit within a team within the established Psychological Medicine and Older Adult (PMOAdirectorate) . Although based in the borough of Lewisham, the service will also be open to service users from Southwark and Croydon boroughsserved by SLaM.The successful candidate will therefore have experience of working within a mental health environment, have a strong commitment to improvingthe recovery outcomes of individuals, and enjoy working with stakeholders to support service transformation and innovation.For an informal discussion, please contact:-Leonie Down on 07858 686409 or e mail leonie.down@slam.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To offer OT intervention for patients living at the SLAM Rehab Community Provision, being responsible for completing standardised assessments / manualised interventions (including groups) as agreed by senior professional lead
About us
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. SLaM delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture physical health and age.
To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention.
To independently manage a clinical caseload of service user with complex mental health needs, liaising closely with the care co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant.
To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including MOHO tools.
To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situation, referring to senior staff when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To promote equality of outcome for service users that reflect their mental health needs and those of ethnicity, gender, culture physical health and age.
To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention.
To independently manage a clinical caseload of service user with complex mental health needs, liaising closely with the care co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant.
To identify occupational therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and occupational therapy assessments, including MOHO tools.
To exercise clinical professional judgement in complex clinical cases and difficult clinical situation, referring to senior staff when necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of individual and groupwork
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex need
- Ability to adapt own practice & style of working
- Ability to express constructive views & ideas in relation to improving service effectiveness
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Apple registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of individual and groupwork
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Skills
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex need
- Ability to adapt own practice & style of working
- Ability to express constructive views & ideas in relation to improving service effectiveness
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
- Training in the theory and application of the model of human occupation within the first 4 months of appointment
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Apple registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
